State legislators passed historic reforms to Illinois’ controversial tax sales, which had led to thousands losing their homes and all of their home equity.
How photography influences public understanding and why journalists must interpret images with the same scrutiny applied to text, data and sources.
What journalists can do when agencies block records and how to keep investigations moving without waiting months — or years — for a response.
The Investigative Project on Race and Equity’s recent training on Investigating History for Reparative Storytelling gave journalists practical tools for weaving historical context into their reporting and highlighted real-world case studies where reporters applied these methods. Here are just a few.
Our dispassionate style of fact-based, data-driven reporting uncovers systemic racial and economic disparities.
We partner with Chicago media outlets to support major investigations on race and equity issues in the region and across Illinois.
Our investigative workshop series helps journalists develop investigative skills, while creating a pipeline of diverse and skilled reporters.
Our apprenticeship program gives aspiring investigative reporters hands-on experience coupled with a training series and mentorship.
